On 23rd April 2008 Ambassador of Germany in BiH Mihael Schmunk met Prime Minister of Bosnia-Podrinje Canton Gorazde, Salem Halilovic. The meeting was also attended by representatives of EUFOR’s LOT team from German contingent located in Gorazde and Counselor to the Prime Minister, Zahid Ducic.
Ambassador Schmunk expressed his interest in the current situation in this Canton and concrete projects to be offered to potential investors. The meeting was an opportunity to emphasize very positive examples of investing in the economy of the Canton by German investors through companies “Bekto Precisa”, “EMKA Bosnia” and “ASA Prevent” and excellent cooperation of German cities Mettmann and Gera with local community.
The Ambassador also said that EU was the only right way for Bosnia and Herzegovina and that he was glad to see Gorazde recovering after devastations it suffered.
On this opportunity, Prime Minister, Salem Halilovic said that information on three visits of Ambassador Michael Schmunk to Bosnia-Podrinje Canton Gorazde in last year tell about the significance of this area for German Embassy. When it comes to the investments, the Canton will have support of German Chamber of Commerce, said Ambassador Schmunk. He also said that there are big expectations concerning upcoming visit of economic delegation from Germany to Bosnia-Podrinje Canton Gorazde. Visit scheduled for 29th April will be an opportunity to review the economic potential of the Canton and possible investment opportunities by German investors.
After the meeting with the Prime Minister of BPC Gorazde, Ambassador Schmunk paid a visit to company “Bekto Precisa” and a workshop of the Association for the mentally retarded, which establishment was supported by the German Embassy and German LOT team of EUFOR from Gorazde.